as in ethnic
of, relating to, or reflecting the traits exhibited by a group of people with a common ancestry and culture
a survey that included an optional question regarding racial identity, age, and other personal information
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These products are then sold to consumers at significant discounts (ranging from 25-90% off retail prices) with all proceeds supporting charities focused on mental health, animal welfare, environmental conservation, women's issues, and racial equity.
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The data also continues to show racial disparities, with Black women far more likely to die from breast and uterine cancer.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Despite the perception of racial insensitivity in his casting, Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to have originated the role of the Black Ranger.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Robbins was mostly Black, a place built by Black people who were tired of racial conflict in Chicago.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The data also continues to show racial disparities, with Black women far more likely to die from breast and uterine cancer.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Despite the perception of racial insensitivity in his casting, Walter Emanuel Jones is proud to have originated the role of the Black Ranger.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Robbins was mostly Black, a place built by Black people who were tired of racial conflict in Chicago.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Racial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racial. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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